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The next Goods Exchange Day will take place on Saturday, September 23. Residents are invited to put gently used items that are no longer needed at the curb for other members of the community to pick up and reuse.
Popular Goods Exchange Day items include sporting goods, furniture, small appliances, books, art, tools, toys, doors, sinks, windows, etc. Anything that does not find a new home must be taken back inside by 6 p.m. the same day.
To ensure that items at the curb...
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Due to staffing availability, the Owen Sound Transit Terminal will be closed after the Guelph Owen Sound Transit (GOST) morning run at 9 a.m. on Sunday, September 24, 2023.  
Conventional transit does not run on Sundays, and the Transit Terminal is specifically open on Sundays to accommodate Guelph Owen Sound Transit (GOST) riders.
The afternoon GOST run will still be operating; however, riders will not have access to the Transit Terminal and will...
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The Ontario government is investing $25.5 million over two years to help address the rise of hate incidents against religious and minority groups. The Anti-Hate Security and Prevention Grant will help faith-based and cultural organizations enhance or implement measures to ensure community spaces remain safe and secure. The deadline to apply for this grant is Tuesday, October 24 through the online application form .
The grant will provide up to $10,000 to help...
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The City’s next property tax deadline has been extended to Tuesday, October 3. City Hall will be closed on Friday, September 29 for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
The City of Owen Sound has various options available to residents for tax bill payment:
In person: At City Hall during normal business hours. We accept payment by cheque, cash, or debit.
Cheques: Cheques may be dropped in the after hours drop box located at the front...
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Motorists traveling in the area of 2 nd Avenue East and 1 st Avenue West on Saturday, September 16, can expect to experience the following road closures:
2nd Avenue East between 7 th Street East and 11 th Street East will be closed for the Cars & Coffee car show between 6 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
1 st Avenue West between 8 th and 9 th Streets will be closed for the Concours d’Lemons car show between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m.
 No parking will be allowed...
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